Elevation is measured in feet or meters and tells us how high up an area is in relation to the mean sea level of Earth. It can have an effect on a location’s weather and is also an important factor in town planning, tourism, and more. The elevation of Zion National Park varies all around the park due to its enormous size and huge array of landscapes. The park actually has an elevation span of 5,060 feet (1,543 m) between its highest and lowest points, so the elevation and conditions in one park of the park can be very different from the next.
The highest elevation point in Zion National Park is Horse Ranch Mountain. This mountain can be found in the Kolob Canyons part of Zion National Park, with Camp Creek on its northern side and Taylor Creek located to the south. The elevation of Horse Ranch Mountain is 8,726 feet (2,660 m). Meanwhile, the lowest point in Zion National Park is Coal Pits Wash, which has an elevation of 3,666 feet (1,117 m) and is found in the southwestern corner of the park.
The high desert zone of Zion National Park has elevations ranging from 3,500 feet (1067 m) to 5,000 feet (1,524 m), while the canyon rims can range in elevation from 5,500 feet (1,676 m) to 7,500 feet (2,286 m). The highest parts of the park are found at extremely high elevations that can rise to 8,000 feet (2,438 m) and higher. The town of Springdale is generally regarded as one of the key gateways to Zion National Park and this town is situated at an elevation of 3,898 feet (1,188 m).